unknown, 9 strokes, radical 山, rank #86112, Very Hard
luán(luan2) T2
1mountain range; tall pointed mountain
2mountain ranges
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March 24, 2026
峦(巒)luán(luan2)
The character 峦 (luán) refers to a mountain range or a tall, pointed mountain. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe scenic landscapes and natural beauty, emphasizing the peaks and ridges of mountains. This term evokes imagery of majestic terrains and is commonly found in literature and nature descriptions.
Strokes9Radical山Frequency#86112DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Mountains hold a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing strength and permanence. The use of 峦 in poetry reflects the appreciation of nature in traditional Chinese literature, where mountains are frequently celebrated in art and folklore.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of tall, pointed mountains forming a range. The character 峦 resembles the peaks of mountains with its sharp lines and the radical 山 (mountain) at the bottom. Picture these mountains 'luan'-ing together in a breathtaking view, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 峦
luán(luan2)
1mountain range; tall pointed mountain
2mountain ranges
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About 峦
峦Simplified
巒Traditional
9Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 峦
Quick Contrast
山 (shān, mountain) — use 峦 (luán) when emphasizing the peaks and ridges, whereas 山 (shān) is a more general term for any mountain.
Usage Notes
When using 峦, it is often paired with other characters to describe specific mountain ranges, such as 峦峰 (mountain peaks). Be cautious with the tone, as the second tone in luán can be confused with the first tone (lūan), which has a different meaning. This word is more formal and poetic, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As 峦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on mastering related terms for mountains (山) and geographical features. Understanding the context in which such terms are used can enhance comprehension of descriptive texts in Mandarin.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 峦 with related terms like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly for general mountains. For example, saying '我去峦' (I go to the mountain) is incorrect; it should be '我去山'.
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Etymology of 峦
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
峦 = 山 + 䜌. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 峦
IDS Structure⿱亦山
峦Full Character
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亦yi4
top
山Shan1
bottom
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Parts
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How to say mountain range; tall pointed mountain in Chinese
“mountain range; tall pointed mountain” in Chinese is峦luán
The character 峦 (luán) refers to a mountain range or a tall, pointed mountain. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe scenic landscapes and natural beauty, emphasizing the peaks and ridges of mountains. This term evokes imagery of majestic terrains and is commonly found in literature and nature descriptions.
When to use 峦
When using 峦, it is often paired with other characters to describe specific mountain ranges, such as 峦峰 (mountain peaks). Be cautious with the tone, as the second tone in luán can be confused with the first tone (lūan), which has a different meaning. This word is more formal and poetic, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation.
峦 or something close to it
山 (shān, mountain) — use 峦 (luán) when emphasizing the peaks and ridges, whereas 山 (shān) is a more general term for any mountain.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 峦 with related terms like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly for general mountains. For example, saying '我去峦' (I go to the mountain) is incorrect; it should be '我去山'.
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Grammar Patterns of 峦
峦 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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该地山____平缓起伏，看上去类似托斯卡纳大区。
With its gently rolling hills it looks like Tuscany.
Example Sentences for 峦 (3)
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该地山峦平缓起伏，看上去类似托斯卡纳大区。
gāi dì shān luán píng huǎn qǐ fú， ， kàn shàng qù lèi sì tuō sī kǎ nà dà。
With its gently rolling hills it looks like Tuscany.
